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Limitations of using fire and smoke signals as a means of communication include;Could convey messages over long distances/it can only be used to cover short distances.Its effectiveness depended on weather.Was not secretive way of sending a message.Limited to the sighted/required people to be on the lookout.Limited range of messages could be sent.
Disadvantages of using a cheque are;Requires the payee to go to the bankThey may be dishonouredCan only be issued by an account holderThe drawer pays some bank chargesNot readily acceptable by everybody
Means of payment provided by the Post Office.Postal Order: It is a means of payment in fixed denominations brought from the Post Office to remit money to a payee. It can be cashed at any Post Office.Money Order: A means through the Post Office issued to the remitter by filling a form and paying the amount to be remitted. It is cashed at a specific Post Office named on it.Postage Stamps: are used to make payments of little amounts of money.Postapay: means of instant transfer of money via internet offered by the Post Office. Payee can only receive payment through the post offices or Postapay agents.
Advantages of using railway transport include;It's a cheaper means of transporting heavy goods over long distances compared to motor vehicle.Trains are less prone to accidents than motor vehicle.Helps in transportation of bulky and heavy goods since they have large carrying capacity.Railways require less maintenance cost once built unlike roads which develop pot holes.Trains have no congestion /jam since at any particular time only one train is given trackTrains can be used in all weather since they use rails unlike moto vehicle which can get stuck in mud when its wet.Trains are reliable /efficient since they follow fixed time schedule which helps travellers to plan for their journey in advance.